Nestlé Sales Force Starts 100th Year with Guinness World Record Attempt for Gawad Kalinga

Nestlé Chairman and CEO John Miller hammers in the first nail

Kicking off the company’s celebration of its 100th year in the country, the sales force of Nestlé Philippines, Inc. (NPI) recently vied to beat a new Guinness World Record by conducting the largest carpentry lesson, and in the process building 100 tables and 200 benches within 100 minutes for the benefit of Gawad Kalinga (GK) families.

Nestlé Philippines sponsors GK Villages in Baseco in Manila’s Tondo district and Lipa City in Batangas. The tables and benches were built with Filipino family life firmly in mind; the dining table being at the heart of the home where family members gather to share meals and exchange their stories.

“We hope that, with this modest effort, we shall be able to help serve some of the needs of the GK families, especially those who are without tables and chairs,” Nestlé Chairman and CEO John Miller said.

In an attempt to top the current Guinness World Record of 250 people in the world’s largest carpentry lesson category, the Nestlé sales force of approximately 525 was mobilized into teams of four to five, each tasked to build a table and two benches. The exercise was monitored by independent observers and safety personnel. The 100th table was completed with 18 minutes to spare.

The tables and benches were presented to GK founder Tony Meloto by Mr. Miller, NPI National Sales Director Paul Rodriguez, Corporate Affairs Head Edith de Leon, and Corporate Wellness Head Cora Sager. Also handed over with the tables and benches personal were ‘good wishes’ messages to the individual recipient families and 600 dinner plates inscribed with the Nestlé nutrition guide for moderation, variety and balance (MoVaBa) to encourage sound dietary habits, as part of the company’s long-term advocacy of nutrition, health and wellness. The Nestlé involvement in Gawad Kalinga is part of its efforts to Create Shared Value (CSV) and help improve lives.

“Nestlé is not just a global brand, but truly our leading partner in nation-building. Thank you, Nestlé, and congratulations for 100 years of helping build a better nation,” Mr. Meloto said.

You are cordially invited to attend free cooking demonstrations held 6 days every 3rd week of each month.

For our schedule of activities this February, please see below:

FREE Cooking Demo: Coffee Anytime – Learn recipes that use a kitchen essential, coffee.
FREE Lifestyle Session: Coffee 101 - Learn the art of coffee appreciation and what other benefits we get from drinking coffee.

February 15, 17, 19, 22, 24 and 26 from 1:00 – 4:30PM

Participants are eligible to join the following raffle and promos by doing one of the following:

Member-Get-Member (MGM) Promo. Invite friends who are not yet members of the Nestlé Club. The first person to arrive with the most number of invitees will win a token.

Lucky Member Raffle. All Nestlé Club members who attend the cooking demo are eligible to join this raffle.

Brand of the Month Raffle. Bring labels of the featured brand/s of the month and lucky entries could win in this raffle. Just write your name, address, and signature at the back of the label and submit entry to the organizers during the demo. This month’s featured brand is NESCAFÉ and COFFEE-MATE.

Don’t miss these very timely, useful, and exciting activities this February at the Julius Maggi Kitchen, Ground Floor, Nestlé Center, 31 Plaza Drive Rockwell Center, Makati City. Reservations start on February 7. To reserve a slot, please call the Julius Maggi Kitchen at 898-6393 from Mon–Sat, 8:30AM – 5:30PM or log on to http://www.nestle.com.ph/recipe/jmk/whatscooking_reserve.html and click Reserve a Slot button. Please refrain from bringing children below 12 years old.

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THE ROAD TO A NEW YOU STARTS HERE

It's the New Year, do you know where your level of fitness is going? Here's how you can get in shape in just 14 days and keep those unwanted pounds off!

STOP:
Skipping breakfast.
Start the year right by eating healthy in the morning. When you skip breakfast, you're starving yourself and you are more likely to eat more during lunch because of the feeling of deprivation, thus ending up with eating more calories.

GO:
Start the morning with a healthy dose of whole grains.
Studies show that people who eat more whole grain tend to have a lower body mass index (BMI) and smaller waist circumference and are able to maintain their weight over time.

STOP:
Using quick diet methods.
Most dieters start the year with drastic habits. But remember that slimming tablets and other medicines may lead to complications such as heart pulpitations and dehydration. Don't be be fooled by quick weight loss plans without a sustaining program, because it makes you gain more weight.
GO:
Try a healthier option, like the NESTLÉ FITNESSE 14-day Program.
For 2 weeks, eat a bowl (up to 30g) of any NESTLÉ FITNESSE cereal with 125ml skimmed milk and fruit for breakfast then another for lunch OR dinner. For the remaining meal, choose a healthy balanced meal, complemented by a healthy snack such as a fruit or vegetable.

STOP:
Overdoing it.
The goal of the meal plan is to get you to a healthier eating pattern. So after 2 weeks, you can ease into regular meals. Make sure you eat a balanced diet with foods high in fiber and low in fat, and in portions appropriate for your needs so you don't accumulate more weight.

GO:
Have a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Being healthy is not just about what you eat but what you do. Be active, take more walks, use the stairs, swim, dance with friends and get more exercise. A positive attitude also helps in making you feel healthy.

STOP:
Being unrealistic.
Your size and weight are also dependent on a number of factors aside from a healthy diet. Your genes, the amount of exercise you do, metabolism, and your level of personal health all come into play.

GO:
Make small goals.
Losing weight really depends on the little steps you take. Define your goals and work on a realistic time frame. Losing weight slowly but surely is always better for you. It is important to remember that meal plans work only when you commit to them. So make this not just a New Year's resolution but your commitment to a healthier life. Good luck!

THE NESTLÉ FITNESSE 14-DAY MEAL PLAN

A balanced meal should be made up of the five major food groups in proportion with each other. So that should take into account the following:

• Low if fat
• High in fibre
• Plenty of fruits and vegetables
• Protein like meat or fish and alternatives such as tofu
• Carbohydrates

Want to know what nutrients you can get from each food group? Refer to the table below. Take note not to overdo your portions, especially fats and sweets!

Milo Marathon pledges shoes for 4,000 kids

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MANILA, Philippines — A total of 4,000 children will receive new running shoes this Christmas, courtesy of the 34th National MILO Marathon (NMM).

The event's finals were held Sunday, with Filipinos Eduardo Buenavista and Flordeliza Donos ruling the men’s and women’s categories, respectively.

Buenavista won his third crown, clocking 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 18 seconds, racing past Kenyans Willy Tanui (2:29:00) and William Kipyedo (2:30:19). He had previously won the 2002 and 2008 titles.

Meanwhile, criminology graduate Donos also kept the Philippine flag flying high, finishing at 3:05:07.

She crossed the finish line ahead of Kenyan Susan Jemutai (3:05:52) and Filipino Mary Joy Tabal (3:08:38).

The race started at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, with the number of participants reaching 15,000.

The NMM had 17 regional races across the country for the past 6 months.

Part of the proceeds from the 17 legs have already been used to donate 3,600 pairs of shoes to school children from Manila, Dagupan, Baguio, General Santos, Davao, Cebu, Tagbilaran, Dumaguete, Ilo-Ilo, San Pablo, Naga, Batangas, Puerto Princesa, Tarlac, Olongapo, Butuan, and Cagayan de Oro.

"The root of this advocacy lies in our belief that we’re not just giving these children running shoes. We’re giving them something that they can wear to school, for sports and other activities. It’s definitely a step to help them reach their true potential and be the best that they can be," race organizers said on the event's official website — With reports from The Philippine Star

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